This course features skills, strategies, resources, dispositions, and behaviors that lead to success as a college student. In addition to practicing key academic proficiencies, such as writing, critical thinking, and analysis, students will learn to navigate the university system and utilize its support mechanisms and offices. BUSN 1100 will also feature a number of engaged learning strategies, including service learning, common intellectual experiences across sections, out-of-class engagement, self-reflection, and collaborative learning. The goal is to create capable, confident, and conscientious citizens of the CU Denver community. This is a business core course therefore a grade of a 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to freshman level Business School majors.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Open to all majors! Provides a comprehensive overview of careers in the Investment Services industry. Emphasis will be on interactions with industry professionals to provide hands-on knowledge and opportunities for in-depth discussion.Students are required to participate in a site visit to an investment services company during the course.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

This first year course develops a student’s professional skills, providing knowledge on key factors for early and long-term career success. Through applied learning and career-oriented experiences, the course covers: career and major exploration, student resources, resume writing, interview skills, business communications, professional etiquette, emotional intelligence, time management, ethical behavior, and workplace expectations. Students will have opportunities to develop their own professional network with business leaders as new members of the Business School.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to freshman and sophomore level Business School majors.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course delves into the social and emotional skills that sustain positive relationships at school and at work. It highlights the foundational and related skills of empathy and “emotional intelligence,” also known as EQ, which refers to the skills of identifying and regulating our own feelings, tuning into the feelings of others, and understanding their perspectives, and using this knowledge to guide us toward constructive social interactions. We'll assess current emotional and social intelligence skills, and you will discover the Foundational 4 Quadrants of Emotional and Social Intelligence (ESI) to understand, use and manage emotions. Topics covered in this course apply to student academic success and personal and professional development. This is a business core course therefore a grade of a 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate majors (BSBA majors) within the Business School and BS Data Science majors.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course focuses on contemporary professional selling process and tactics. This course covers a “typical” business sales cycle from lead-to-close. The outcomes are (1) conversant knowledge of professional selling vernacular, (2) basic knowledge of professional sales process and key metrics, (3) knowledge and practice of professional sales tactics, and (4) exposure and consideration of sales as a career. By the end of this course students will acquire introductory level knowledge of the skills listed in the course schedule section of the syllabus.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

This course offers a practical introduction to artificial intelligence, focusing on how AI is transforming industries, careers, and creativity. Students will explore foundational AI concepts, gain experience with generative AI tools, examine ethical issues, and apply their learning through hands-on activities and a final personalized AI project. By the end, students will have earned two Coursera micro-certifications and created a custom AI prompt relevant to their field of interest.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of essential money management concepts and principles as they prepare to transition into the workforce. Through a mix of lectures, subject matter experts, and student-led discussions, we will cover key topics such as family budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, taxes, retirement planning, banking, real estate, major purchases, and insurance. The course emphasizes informed decision-making to promote long-term stability and security. Students will develop practical skills to effectively manage the resources they have earned, plan for their, and their family’s, future, and understand how certain choices impact both family and professional aspects of life. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to create a personalized plan, set achievable goals, and navigate the complexities of managing money in today’s world.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

This international immersion course introduces students to global perspectives on business, leadership, and sustainability through a week-long experiential learning journey in Costa Rica. Students will engage directly with local businesses, NGOs, and communities, while also participating in service-learning and leadership-through-adventure activities. Designed specifically for first-generation and multicultural students, this course emphasizes cultural immersion, self-discovery, and professional growth. A student is considered first-generation if neither parent has earned a four-year college degree. Multicultural students are those who identify with any racial or ethnic background. Students will leave Costa Rica with a stronger understanding of their own leadership style, increased confidence navigating cross-cultural environments, and practical insights they can apply in their academic and career paths.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

This course develops a student’s academic and professional skills, providing knowledge on key factors for early and long-term academic and career success. Through applied learning and career-oriented experiences, the course covers: career and major exploration, student resources, resume writing, interview skills, business communications, professional etiquette, and workplace expectations. Students will have opportunities to develop their own professional network with other students and business leaders as new members of the Business School. Topics covered in this course apply to student professional development. This is a business core course therefore a grade of a 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restricted to students with 45 credit hours that are undergraduate majors (BSBA majors) within the Business School or BS Data Science majors.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. To enroll in an internship, students must work with the Experiential Learning Center on campus and have a 2.40 GPA or higher. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This class focuses on empowering women to develop their leadership potential through an immersive syllabus designed to build confidence, cultivate leadership skills, and access a network of influential business professionals. Students will actively engage with mentors, industry leaders, and peers in collaborative workshops, in-class learning experiences and lectures, and in an end of semester retreat. Participants will develop an understanding of gender equity dynamics, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving strategies that are essential in today's complex business landscape. The course is designed to equip students—women, men, and non-binary—to become powerful allies and sponsors who can collectively and effectively address workplace challenges. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical skill-building and direct professional exposure, students gain a comprehensive toolkit for navigating and transforming business environments. Cross-listed with MGMT 6100.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Junior standing or higher.

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Cultural Diversity.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course explores the evolution of African American household finance from slavery to the present, using historical data such as the U.S. Census (1790) and household finance datasets (since 1962). It examines key financial elements, including portfolio composition, risk-return relationships, and stock market participation. A major focus is on slavery reparations, estimating the financial value of enslaved individuals had they been paid wages and allowed to invest. The course is structured around four historical periods: slavery (1619–1865), segregation (1865–1968), discrimination (1968–2008), and integration (post-2008). It also analyzes the social impact on financial behaviors and the increasing interest of African American investors in the stock market.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Cultural Diversity.

This course is a global experiential learning program designed to prepare students for success in our increasingly interconnected world. It emphasizes the development of a global perspective and international collaboration by connecting college students from diverse backgrounds around the world. Through an online learning platform, participants work together on real-world projects sourced from top global companies, allowing them to experience the challenges and rewards of collaborating with peers from different countries and cultures. The program fosters cross-cultural understanding and enables students to build a diverse professional network while developing competencies in intercultural skills and in-demand industry tools.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Research methods and results, special topics and professional development in business. Prerequisites vary according to topic and instructor requirements.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

Introductory course consisting of a broad range of topics related to financial accounting including financial analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Discussion of the role of accountants and the accounting profession.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MATH 1060, or MATH 1070, or MATH 1080, or MATH 1109, or MATH 1110, MATH 1130, or MATH 1401 with a grade of C- or higher.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Introduces managerial accounting and how to use accounting information to make decisions. Principal focus on cost behavior analysis, budgeting/profit planning and product/service costing.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MATH 1070, or MATH 1060, or MATH 1080, or MATH 1110, or MATH 1120, or MATH 1130, or MATH 1401 with a grade of C- or higher and ACCT 2200 with a C- or higher.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

A foundation course in financial accounting, this course provides an intensive analysis of generally accepted accounting principles, accounting theory and the construction and interrelation of financial statements for corporations. Encourages critical thought and application of financial accounting standards to business transactions. A grade of C- or higher is required in this course to proceed to the next level ACCT course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 3220 and ACCT 6031. Cross-listed with ACCT 6031.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 2220 and BANA 2010 both with a grade of 'C-' or higher.

Continuing the intensive coverage of financial accounting from ACCT 3220, this course covers concepts of financial accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles not covered in ACCT 3220. This includes detailed coverage of liabilities and equity, especially the topics of leases, deferred taxes, pensions and stock options. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 3230 and ACCT 6032. Cross-listed with ACCT 6032.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 3220 with a C- or higher.

Cost Analytics examines the impact of both quantitative and qualitative decisions on an organization's overall value. The course emphasizes the connection between financial and managerial accounting, with a focus on value creation, ethical decision-making, effective internal communication, and efficient decision processes. Key topics include differential analysis, job and process costing, variance analysis, budgeting and planning, and performance measurement. Cross-listed with ACCT 6070

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 2220 and BANA 2010 both with a grade of 'C-' or higher.

Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. To enroll in an internship, students must work with the Experiential Learning Center on campus and have a 2.40 GPA or higher. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

This course focuses on the analysis, design, implementation and control of accounting information systems. Emphasis is placed on primary business processes including documentation, modeling, retrieving information to support managerial decisions and controlling risks. Topics include transaction cycles, relational database modeling, data analytics and information systems risks and controls. Must earn a grade of C- or better to qualify for graduation at the UG level. Note: Students cannot earn credit for both ACCT 4054 and ACCT 6054. Cross-listed with ACCT 6054.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 3220 with a grade of C- or higher and ISMG 2050 with a grade of C- or higher.

Advanced financial accounting concepts and practices with an emphasis on accounting for equity investments, business combinations, and foreign currency. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 4240 and ACCT 6024. Cross-listed with ACCT 6024.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 3230 or ACCT 6030 or ACCT 6032 each with a grade of C- or higher.

This course provides an overview of the broadly defined area of international accounting from a financial statement user perspective, focusing on accounting issues uniquely relevant to multinational corporations. Includes discussion of some of the different financial accounting practices cross countries; financial statement analysis in a global context, international auditing practices and procedures, and international tax implications. Cross-listed with ACCT 6370, INTB 6370, INTB 4730.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of ACCT 2220 (minimum grade C-).

Provides a basic understanding of the structure of the federal income tax system. Focuses on laws affecting individuals and business entities that have implications for individual taxation. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 4410 and ACCT 6140. Cross-listed with ACCT 6140.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 3220 with a C- or higher.

Provides an in-depth understanding of the structure of the federal income tax system as it relates to different taxable entities, particularly corporations (both C corporations and S corporations) and partnerships. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 4420 and ACCT 6150. Cross-listed with ACCT 6150.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 4410 with a C- or higher.

Provides an overview of the oil and gas industry and the accounting issues this industry faces. While this is the primary focus, the class also covers sustainability and sustainability reporting and renewable energy sources and a discussion of related accounting considerations. This includes coverage of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics due to the importance to accountants and business leaders in not only energy and energy-related industries, but all industries. This is a valuable learning experience for those interested in acquiring an understanding of the accounting issues for energy management firms in preparation for entry into public accounting or into an accounting or finance department in a company in the energy sector. The course enjoys support from the energy industry in the form of guest speakers and project ideas. Cross-listed with ACCT 6520.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 3220 with a C- or higher.

Focus on the professional responsibilities of CPAs (Certified Public Accountants), generally accepted auditing standards, and PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) standards, with emphasis on the theory underlying the development of standards, objectives and procedures.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 3220 with a grade of C- or higher. Coreq: ACCT 4054.

Study the regulatory accounting guidance of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) and its application to financial reporting for the federal government, local and state governments, and not-for-profit organizations. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 4800 and ACCT 6080. Cross-listed with ACCT 6080.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ACCT 3220 with a C- or higher.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Research methods and results, special topics and professional developments in accounting. Consult the current 'Schedule Planner' for semester offerings. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restrictions: Restricted to undergraduate majors within the Business School.

Basic principles of probability and statistics with applications in business. Includes descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, data collection, sampling distributions, statistical inference, simple regression and the use of a computer to perform statistical analysis. Students are required to present their analyses in written and/or oral form and defend their conclusions. This is a business core course. Therefore a grade of a 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements and prerequisites for other business courses.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MATH 1060, or MATH 1070, or MATH 1080, or MATH 1109, or MATH 1110, MATH 1130, or MATH 1401 with a grade of C- or higher.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Introduces the concepts and methods commonly used in manufacturing and service operations. Topics include aggregate planning, inventory control, scheduling, quality control, and linear programming. This is a business core course. Therefore a grade of 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite courses of ACCT 2200 AND (BANA 2010 or MATH 2830 or CSCI 2980 or ECON 3811) (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course introduces the processes, tools, and techniques essential to Business Analytics. Students will learn about the business analytics life cycle. Along the way, students will learn about database access tools, and extracting, transforming, and loading data sets (ETL). This is followed by exploratory data analysis (EDA). Students will learn fundamental programming concepts and common syntax for the Python programming language to construct models and propose business solutions. Throughout this process a variety of data visualization methods will be used, and the use of clear and impactful data storytelling will be emphasized.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of BANA 2010 or MATH 2830 or CSCI 2980 or ECON 3811. Restricted to students with Junior status.

Typically Offered: Fall.

This course will explain and utilize popular time series techniques, as well as cross-sectional forecasting techniques. Students will learn forecasting methodologies applicable to marketing, finance, accounting, human resources management, as well as supply chain and production management decision-making. This course focuses on practical applications of forecasting techniques, choosing and comparing appropriate methods, and applying the results to workplace situations. Students will utilize Excel for data-based forecasting tasks, as well receive some exposure to utilizing R and SAS analytics software packages. Other topics may be covered, as time and student interest allows.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of BANA 2010 or MATH 2830 or CSCI 2980 or ECON 3811.

Typically Offered: Spring.

This undergraduate course introduces students to the principles of data visualization enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI). Students will learn to transform complex datasets into compelling visual narratives using traditional tools (Tableau, Power BI) and AI-driven techniques. Topics include machine learning integration, NLP visualization, geospatial analytics, interactive dashboard development, ethical considerations, and real-world applications.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite courses of BANA 2010 or MATH 2830 or CSCI 2980 or ECON 3811 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with junior standing.

This course equips undergraduate business students with essential analytics and AI skills, focusing on practical applications in real-world business scenarios. Students will learn predictive, evaluative, and prescriptive analytics and explore cutting-edge generative AI technologies.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite courses of BANA 2010 or MATH 2830 or CSCI 2980 or ECON 3811 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with junior standing.

Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Course offered on an irregular basis for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in Business Analytics.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Students are taught to identify & resolve legal and ethical issues. Topics include contracts, torts, criminal law, constitutional law, business organizations, employment law, intellectual property and real property law. This is a business core course therefore a grade of "C-" or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

Topics include contracts, torts, constitutional law, intellectual property, agency, business organizations, employment law, and real property law. Special focus is placed on the relationship between insurance and risk and the topics covered. May be taken in lieu of BLAW 3050.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

The Construction Contracts and Law course bridges the technical, managerial, and legal aspects of the construction industry. It equips students with practical knowledge of how contracts, statutes, and regulations define the relationship among construction project participants and shape project outcomes. The course blends theory with applied case studies to enhance professional judgment and ethical awareness. Course topics include: risk and liability to the owner and general contractor under various construction methods, typical provisions of a contract, contractual responsibilities of various parties involved in a construction project, as well as issues of change orders, bonding and insurance, liens, and ethical issues which may arise during the various phases of a project. The course includes both general construction principles and Colorado-specific construction legal issues. Case studies are employed to illustrate concepts. The course is appropriate for students with an interest in construction law, engineering, architecture, and/or business.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

Skills in legal and factual analysis and the application of ethical theories are advanced and refined through cases. Topics: insurance law, personal property and intellectual property law,agency, business entities, securities,employment law, and consumer law. Focus is placed on the relationship between insurance, risk and the covered topics.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Course covers real and personal property law, including ownership, title, landlord/tenant, easements, environmental law, and zoning. Emerging issues in intellectual property are also reviewed, including U. S. law and international treaties and agreements. Negotiation techniques through role-playing are emphasized. NOTE: This course is an elective course and my not be used to fulfill the CORE BLAW 3050 course. Meets concurrently with MGMT 4140.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

The business and economic landscape is introduced illustrating the challenges and opportunities in today’s business environment. A foundation of traditional business disciplines is introduced including the principles and terminology employed in Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Economics. Note: Students may petition to waive the course with permission of the course instructor and substitute it with either a) an approved Business Fundamentals Minor elective, or b) a second Business Fundamentals Minor Capstone course, pending approval by the Business Fundamentals Program Director. Note: Students seeking a Minor in Business Fundamentals are encouraged to enroll in BMIN 1000 as their first course. However, BMIN 1000 may be taken as a co-requisite with BMIN 3001 or 3002. Cross-listed with MGMT 1000.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Students will explore their best career choices based on assessments and their personality type. They will learn what strengths they bring to a team and to their individual management style utilizing the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments. Topics covered include: career exploration, career and internship planning, personality styles and strengths, working with executives, corporate culture overview, business trends and news, and analysis of Fortune 100 companies. Supplemental topics include: resume writing, effective interviewing, time management, business writing and hiring trends.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Students enrolled in the Business School are not eligible for this course

Comprised of two modules focusing on essential concepts of Management and Marketing: 1) Management: Including organizational behavior concepts, leadership, management skills and methods, effective collaboration, and team dynamics 2) Marketing: Students will learn the fundamentals of modern marketing including market research, traditional versus digital marketing mix, audience segmentation, and sales strategies in service of building a comprehensive marketing plan. Note: Students cannot receive credit for BMIN 3001 if they have taken MGMT 3000 or MKTG 3000.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restricted to students enrolled in the Business Fundamentals Minor (BMIN-MIN). Requires corequisite course of BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000.

Comprised of three modules focusing on essential concepts of 1) Financial Statements: including how to read and analyze financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP, 2) Accounting: including financial accounting used for record keeping as well as managerial accounting used in business decisions, and 3) Finance: including personal finance, time-value of money, and the impact of investing. Note: Students cannot receive credit for BMIN 3002 if they have taken ACCT 2200 or FNCE 3000.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restricted to students enrolled in the Business Fundamentals Minor (BMIN-MIN). Requires corequisite course of BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Students will examine the critical issues related to running sustainable businesses. Using the strategic management model as a framework, the course focuses primarily on developing and implementing corporate strategy. Topics covered include mission, vision and values; corporate social responsibility; competitive analysis; leveraging core competencies; developing a business model, and creating value. Supplemental topics include how to create competitive advantage through innovation, choosing an appropriate legal business entity, and managing risk. This is a capstone course and synthesizes key concepts from other Business Fundamentals Minor courses including entrepreneurship, accounting & finance, management, and marketing. Note: Students cannot receive credit for BMIN 3004 if they have taken MGMT 4500.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restricted to students with junior standing enrolled in the Business Fundamentals Minor (BMIN-MIN). Requires prerequisite courses of (BMIN 1000 or MGMT 1000) and BMIN 3001 and BMIN 3002.

Typically Offered: Spring.

Introduction to Commodities will expose students to the business side of commodity markets – energy, minerals and agriculture. Students will learn about potential career options in commodities including risk management, supply chain, trading, and investment analysis. Students will have the opportunity to access various state of the art learning technologies that the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities offer, such as: Bloomberg, Morningstar, and CQG through live demonstrations. This class will have the opportunity to meet and interact with guest speakers and industry executives as well as attend field trips to various commodity sites. Examples may include visiting Newmont Mining’s gold mine in Cripple Creek and visiting Excel Energy and/or Ardent Mills’ trading floors in downtown Denver to further learn the business skills required for these types of positions.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Learn what it means to think like an entrepreneur and grow high-potential ideas in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Resilience, resourcefulness, and creative problem solving are not only essential skills for future founders but also for those looking to create change and drive growth in startups and large companies. By understanding the basic principles of entrepreneurship, students can learn how to find innovative solutions, sell their ideas, and create growth in any organization.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

Get to know the Lean Startup methodology, a research-driven process to develop new products and businesses with efficiency and minimized risk. This leading framework focuses on experimentation, customer feedback, and iterative design to increase a venture’s competitive advantage and chances of success. Course topics include the methodology’s history and benefits, as well as how to test hypotheses, collect data, create a minimal viable product, accelerate growth, pivot, and more.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Spring.

This course provides students with an overview of key leadership principles for creating strategy and managing teams in a startup environment. It introduces leadership concepts critical to gaining true organizational commitment and focuses on case studies relevant to common business issues. By exploring what entrepreneurial leaders do and how visionary leadership is required to grow a venture, students will learn how to execute these concepts through measurable goals.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Summer.

This course is an introduction to the financial life of an entrepreneur. Students will learn the basics of small business accounting and finance so that they can recognize the key financial challenges that come with owning a business; know the potential sources of capital for a small business; prepare basic financial statements; analyze a business’s liquidity, profitability, and capital structure; and understand a small business’s tax obligations. This course counts as a pre-req to ENTP 3299.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

This course is designed to prepare entrepreneurial-minded students to critically and objectively evaluate the feasibility of their ideas. Entrepreneurs are often fatally optimistic. Through projects and assignments, students will learn how to objectively test and validate the feasibility of an entrepreneurial idea through data-driven analytical and strategic planning. Additionally, this course will provide pragmatic applications of the course content by incorporating real-life case studies presented by practicing entrepreneurs as guest lecturers.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Spring.

Selling one’s own concept to prospective customers and investors is very different from selling products in a corporate environment. In this course, students will learn how to get their message heard, get their ideal clients to want to work with them, and use their authentic brand to sell their small-business concept successfully.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

Ever think about starting a business or want to know how? Take this class to find out why writing a thorough business plan and pitch is essential to transforming your idea into a reality. Students will learn how to use AI tools to evaluate the feasibility of their ideas and create an effective business plan through the process of “plan, pivot, plan, repeat.” Students will then develop a winning pitch and get experience presenting and receiving feedback from experts along the way. This course runs concurrently with THE CLIMB, an annual pitch competition and event series, giving students the chance to compete outside of the classroom and win real cash prizes for their business. By the end of this course, students will have created their own business plan for a viable idea and will develop an entrepreneurial mindset to aid their future startup ventures and/or careers.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ENTP 3230 with a grade of C or ACCT 2200 with a grade of C- or higher is required.

Typically Offered: Spring.

Aspiring entrepreneurs need inspiration, practice, networks, and guidance to be successful. This course will help you cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, and will provide you with opportunities to apply that mindset to in-class simulations and real-world assignments. Learn from Denver’s leading founders as you hear their stories, visit their businesses, and engage in hands-on activities to gain powerful insights about the life of an entrepreneur. This course works differently than what you’re used to–you will be required to reflect deeply on your own experiences to derive your own learnings! Grades are based on engagement, curiosity, teamwork, and improvement. Typically offered: Fall.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Conversion

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course is reserved for CU Denver faculty-led study abroad experiences. The course topic will vary based on the location and course content. Students register through the Office of Global Education. Students can register for ENTP 4028 twice as long as they are for two different trips (for example: Cuba and Barcelona). Cross-listed with ENTP 6028, INTB 4028, and INTB 6028. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

Additional Information: Global Education Study Abroad.

Typically Offered: Spring, Summer.

This course is for anyone with aspirations to be a mission-driven entrepreneur, either within an existing organization or by starting their own. Learn about the evolving world of social entrepreneurship and how to create societal impact. By the end of this course, students will know how to advance an organization’s social mission and increase effectiveness, accountability, and efficiency through market-based techniques.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Spring.

This course focuses on the intersection of international business and entrepreneurship. Topics addressed include international entrepreneurship theory and practice (opportunity identification, processes and route to market). This course also highlights new topics in international entrepreneurship such as digital globalization and new technologies driving international entrepreneurship (blockchain and the global supply chain). Leading practitioners and entrepreneurs will be facilitating these modules. Cross-listed with ENTP 6826

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students

This course is intended for research or other unique circumstances.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

A variety of topics in entrepreneurship are offered. Consult the current "Schedule Planner" for semester offerings. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

The five day workshop on financial literacy will provide students with the opportunity to build a basic financial literacy toolkit, including managing your money, mastering credit & debt, investing, and planning for the future. Students will also learn about business in Denver.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Summer.

Fundamental tools and techniques applicable to financial planning of businesses. Covers valuation of securities, risk-return relationship, capital budgeting, management of current assets and liabilities with extension to international areas.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Fundamental tools and techniques applicable to financial planning of businesses. Covers valuation of securities, risk-return relationship, capital budgeting, management of current assets and liabilities with extension to international areas.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This class provides students with a broad overview of career opportunities in finance, focusing on financial services and banks. We first introduce several career paths in finance, and then briefly introduce the origins of money and banking. We turn to an in-depth study of the financial services industry, including the services provided by companies and listing financial services products as well as who develop and regulates those services. We map the skills (technical and personal) that are required for an individual to succeed in the industry. The course will have a special focus in companies in Colorado and the Colorado Investment Service Coalition (CISC). We close the course with mapping key ethics in the financial services industry. The course will address the full range of financial services careers, including investment and commercial banking, insurance, pension plans, risk management, mutual funds, e-commerce, and personal and business planning.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

This course provides an introduction to financial markets and institutions, financial statement analysis, interest rates and the time value of money, principles of security valuation, concepts of risk and return, and capital budgeting. Note: This course is required in the Business Core. A grade of 'C' or better must be earned when used as a prerequisite for FNCE courses.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MATH 1070 or MATH 1060 or MATH 1110 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1130 or MATH 1401 AND ACCT 2200 AND DSCI/BANA 2010 or ECON 3811 all with a C- or higher AND ECON 2012 AND ECON 2022. Rest: Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

This course is designed to give students the tools necessary to manage their own finances over their lifetime. Planning for retirement, insurance, investing, taxes and more is the focus of this course in personal financial management for individuals. The course covers the basics for making appropriate financial decisions.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of FNCE 3000 (minimum grade C). Restricted to undergraduate Business (BUSN) majors at a junior standing or higher.

This course will provide a broad overview of the many service lines and asset classes within commercial real estate. Students will gain perspective into and hear from leaders within the various business functions that comprise the commercial real estate industry. We will also study how market cycles impact the utilization and valuation of commercial real estate. Students will also gain an understanding into the various types of, and the wide-ranging investment return criteria applied by, commercial real estate investors. This will include exploring the broad spectrum of investors from sole proprietors to global institutions and the return criteria they deploy, such as cash-flow and internal rate of return.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the nature of the private equity market, the principal participants in this market, and how they function. Topics covered will include: How private equity funds are raised, structured, and financed; how potential deals are assessed, processed and structured; valuation of private equity interests; investor/company interaction and strategies for value creation; and exit strategies.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of FNCE 3000 (minimum grade C). Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at junior standing or higher.

In this course students learn about the role of financial manager in raising capital, investing in value-added projects, and distributing the cash back to the shareholders.  Financial managers must address agency problems, optimize the capital structure for the firm, and assess the appropriate cost of capital when issuing new securities in the capital market.  Investment side of the course introduces students to representative Corporate Finance problems on Capital Budgeting, e.g. a machine replacement problem.  Distribution policy helps students understand how firms give capital back to the shareholders.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Focuses on the supply and demand for loanable funds, the process of money creation, the structure of interest rates, and the role of banks and the Federal Reserve in the financial system. Special attention is devoted to the impact of monetary and fiscal policies on interest rates, the flow of funds and economic activity; and the operation of financial markets and institution.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

In this course students learn about the different types of investment vehicles, including methods to estimate their value and analyze their risk. They will also be introduced to portfolio management, including the identification of objectives and constraints and the analysis and use of investment information. Topics include the functioning of security markets, asset allocation, security valuation, and portfolio analysis. A grade of 'C' or better must be earned to receive credit for the course, and to take subsequent courses for which it is a prerequisite. Note: FNCE 3700 and FNCE 3600 may be taken concurrently.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This class presents introduction to blockchain includes blockchain innovation tools, protocols and techniques and its application in the newly emerge cryptocurrency asset class. We then analyze the need and motives for the crypto, and how it disrupts the current and existing payment system. The final theme of the class focuses on the optimal cryptocurrency investment and presents robust trading strategy. Cross-listed with FNCE 6850.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a C or higher.

The Payments and Digital Banking course offers an in-depth exploration of the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology within the realm of payments and digital banking. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various digital payment methods, mobile banking solutions, and emerging technologies shaping the financial services industry. The course delves into the intricacies of payment ecosystems, examining the role of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital wallets. Additionally, students will explore regulatory frameworks, security considerations, and the impact of innovative technologies on traditional banking models. Through case studies, discussions, and hands-on projects, participants will develop practical insights into designing and managing digital banking solutions, preparing them for the dynamic and transformative nature of modern financial services. Cross-listed with FNCE 6860.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in the rapidly evolving field of Financial Technology (FinTech). Students will explore the foundational concepts of AI and ML and examine how these technologies are reshaping various aspects of the financial industry. Topics include predictive analytics, algorithmic trading, risk management, fraud detection, and customer experience enhancement. Through practical examples and real-world case studies, students will gain hands-on experience in applying AI and ML techniques to FinTech challenges. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intersection of AI, ML, and FinTech, preparing them for roles in this dynamic and innovative sector. Cross-listed with FNCE 6870.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

This course provides an in-depth exploration of critical software tools essential for professionals in the field of Financial Technology (FinTech). Students will have the opportunity to choose and master three software applications from a curated list of six, gaining practical skills that are highly relevant in the FinTech industry. The course emphasizes hands-on experience, practical applications, and the integration of software tools in various FinTech domains. Cross-listed with FNCE 6880.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

This course introduces quantum computing and its applications in financial technology (FinTech). The first half of the course covers foundational quantum concepts, including qubits, superposition, entanglement, and quantum algorithms, with an emphasis on financial applications such as portfolio optimization, risk modeling, and algorithmic trading. The second half focuses on hands-on Python programming for financial data analysis, simulations, and quantum-inspired modeling. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical coding skills, preparing them to apply quantum and classical computational techniques to real-world financial problems. Cross-listed with FNCE 6890

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. To enroll in an internship, students must work with the Experiential Learning Center on campus and have a 2.40 GPA or higher. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Financial management in the international environment. Topics include international capital movements; international operations as they affect the financial functions; foreign and international institutions; and the foreign exchange process. Also considers foreign exchange theory and risk management, financial requirements, problems, sources, and policies of firms doing business internationally. Cross-listed with INTB 4370.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course introduces forward contracts, used in price risk management for millennia. We cover the properties of forward/futures contracts, structure of the markets and strategic implications for speculation and hedging. We price forwards from spot price, and introduce convenience yield. Options used for insurance purpose (think of your car insurance as a put option) is a more expensive way to manage risk; we cover option strategies and basic pricing. The course concludes with swaps, credit derivatives and structured products. Asset classes covered are equity, fixed income, currency, agriculture, energy (oil/gas and electricity) and metal/mining.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3500 and 3700 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Over the past several decades, the field of finance has developed a successful paradigm based on the notions that investors and managers were generally rational and the prices of securities were generally “efficient.” In recent years, however, anecdotal evidence as well as theoretical and empirical research has shown this paradigm to be insufficient to describe various features of actual financial markets. In this course we examine how the insights of behavioral finance complements the traditional paradigm and sheds light on the behavior of asset prices, corporate finance, and various Wall Street institutions and practices.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3500 with a C or higher

Develops and implements financial models for purposes of financial planning and decision making. This course seeks to increase students’ knowledge and skill in the development of basic Excel-based financial planning models, including cash budgets, financial statements, and capital budgeting analysis. Knowledge of computer and spreadsheet software needed.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 and FNCE 3500. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

This is a required capstone course for the financial management emphasis. It uses the case method to develop the analytical and decision making skills of students. Students are required to apply theories and concepts learned in previous finance and accounting classes to real world scenarios. Topical coverage includes financial analysis, planning, control, working capital management, long-term investment and financing decisions and corporate valuation. A grade of 'C' or better must be earned to receive credit towards graduation.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MATH 1060 or 1070 or 1110 or 1080 or 1130 or 1401 AND DSCI/BANA 2010 AND ACCT 2200 with a C- or higher; ECON 2012 AND 2022 with a D- or higher; FNCE 3000 AND 3500 AND 3700 with a C or higher. Restriction: undergraduate seniors or higher.

This course integrates financial concepts with Python programming to provide students with key business intelligence skills relevant to finance. Students will learn to code financial models, manipulate financial data, and apply basic machine learning techniques to forecast financial trends. The course focuses on four primary areas: (1) Python fundamentals for financial applications, including time value of money calculations and other financial functions, (2) data acquisition from financial sources to prepare data for analysis, (3) data visualization and analysis using Python libraries to uncover patterns and insights, and (4) machine learning models, such as K-Nearest Neighbors, Naive Bayes, and Support Vector Machines, for predictive modeling in finance. Through hands-on exercises and projects using real financial concepts and datasets, students will reinforce their learning. By the end of the course, students will have gained proficiency in fundamental Python coding for financial analysis and decision-making. Cross-listed with ISMG 4750

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ISMG 2050 with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher, FNCE 3000 and ISMG 3000 (ACCT 4054 may substitute for ISMG 3000) all with a grade of 'C-' or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students at a junior standing or higher.

Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Research methods and results, special topics and professional development in finance. Prerequisites vary according to topic and instructor requirements. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This topics course at the 1000 level is designed to offer flexibility for the International Business department for lower division special topics classes that are occasionally offered. Students may enroll up to 3 times to total no more than 9 credits but the topics must differ for each course. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course examines the rise of international social entrepreneurship and the innovative solutions that international social entrepreneurs have developed to address some of the world’s most pressing social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students

Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Globalization brings both opportunities and challenges that need to be fully explored, discussed and understood both by the business and non-business student. This interdisciplinary course is designed to generate awareness and stimulate thought, perspective, and debate on current and emerging issues surrounding globalization—economic, financial, political, cultural, environmental sustainability and others.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.

Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. To enroll in an internship, students must work with the Experiential Learning Center on campus and have a 2.40 GPA or higher. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This course is reserved for CU Denver faculty-led study abroad experiences. The course topic will vary based on the location and course content. Students register through the Office of Global Education. Cross-listed with ENTP 4028, ENTP 6028, and INTB 6028.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students

Exposes students to current international marketing issues, such as culture differences, tariffs, AI use in marketing, and the impact of the global political landscape on marketing. Students will research a specific country and develop the target market, product, distribution, pricing, promotion strategies, and use AI to design logos, ads, and social media posts. Students will apply these marketing concepts from class to the specific country to make up the marketing plan. Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher. Cross-listed with MKTG 4200

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a C- or higher.

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.

Financial management in the international environment. Topics include international capital movements; international operations as they affect the financial functions; foreign and international institutions; and the foreign exchange process. Also considers foreign exchange theory and risk management, financial requirements, problems, sources, and policies of firms doing business internationally. Cross-listed with FNCE 4370.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: FNCE 3000 with a grade of C or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher

Examines the impact of the international business environment on cross-border business. Addresses theories of international business, international trade, and foreign direct investments. Promotes the development of a global mindset and cross-cultural competencies, and hones skills in collecting and analyzing international business information. Cross-listed with MGMT 4400.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of MGMT 3000 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.

Focuses on the impact of environmental factors on international business operations and the identification and analysis of complex strategic and operational issues facing business firms in global markets. The strategies and structures of international businesses, alternative foreign market entry modes, and the unique roles of various business functions at international business firms are explained and assessed. Cross-listed with MGMT 4410.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: INTB 4400 or MGMT 4400 with a grade of C or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Analysis of international transportation (primarily sea and air) in world economy. Detailed study of cargo documentation and freight rate patterns. Included are liability patterns, logistics, economics, and national policies of transportation. Cross-listed with MKTG 4580.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of MKTG 3000 or MKTG 4050 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to Business (BUSN) majors with Junior standing or higher only.

This course provides an overview of the broadly defined area of international accounting from a financial statement user perspective, focusing on accounting issues uniquely relevant to multinational corporations. Includes discussion of some of the different financial accounting practices cross countries; financial statement analysis in a global context, international auditing practices and procedures, and international tax implications. Cross-listed with ACCT 4370, ACCT 6370, INTB 6370.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of ACCT 2220 (minimum grade C-).

Instructor approval required. Allowed only under special and unusual circumstances. Regularly scheduled courses cannot be taken as independent study. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Current topics in international business are occasionally offered. Consult the 'Schedule Planner' for specific course offerings or contact an advisor for information. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This course equips students with the technology and analytical skills necessary to succeed in academics and the business world. Using Microsoft Excel and Tableau, or other similar business software, students learn to make data-driven decisions, analyze business scenarios, and communicate insights effectively. Coursework emphasizes applied problem-solving across disciplines including statistics, accounting, finance, marketing, management, and information systems. Students engage with real-world datasets, build interactive dashboards, and develop critical thinking skills through applied course work that prepares them for industry certification exams.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of web design and development using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. Students learn to plan, design, and build responsive, accessible websites that adapt to mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. Topics include webpage structure and layout, multimedia integration, interactivity, and current trends in responsive and mobile-first design. Emphasis is placed on hands-on projects where students apply coding and design skills to create professional-quality websites. If completed prior, must earn a C- or higher.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq or Coreq: ISMG 2050. If completed prior, must earn a C- or higher.

Provides an introduction on how various technologies are utilized by organizations to drive business decisions and gain a competitive advantage. Students will learn how organizations can leverage information technology to streamline operations and become more efficient & effective. Students will be exposed to the concepts of: artificial intelligence, business intelligence, cybersecurity, data and information, e-business, ethical use of data, enterprise information systems, organizational responsibilities related to information technology, project management, systems development life cycle, and wireless communications. Note: Business core course therefore a grade of a 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy graduation requirements.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Spreadsheet software remains one of the essential digital skills required by businesses. In this course, you will learn key Excel skills including creating charts/graphs, filtering information, using pivot tables to summarize data, mastering Excel functions including sumif, countif, and vlookup. Cross-listed with ISMG 5050.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prompt Engineering for Generative AI is a dynamic and interactive course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively leverage generative AI for a wide range of business tasks. Throughout the course, students will learn how to harness the power of natural language processing and artificial intelligence to optimize their workflows, enhance productivity, and solve real-world business and IT problems. From resume optimization to website creation, from data analysis to marketing content development, students will explore various applications of generative AI in diverse business contexts. By the end of the course, students will have the proficiency to craft tailored prompts, interact with generative AI efficiently, and maximize the utility of this powerful tool. Cross-listed with ISMG 5060.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Tableau is a widely used business intelligence (BI) and analytics software that makes it easier for people to explore and understand data. This class introduces data management concepts and terminology, provides basic proficiency in analyzing and exploring data in Tableau. Students will transform raw data to meaningful visualizations and insights, create interactive dashboards and stories, and handle multiple data sources in Tableau. Cross-listed with ISMG 5070.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Structured Query Language (SQL or "Sequel") is a special-purpose language designed for managing data in a relational database and is necessary for careers dealing with data across many business roles. This class introduces students to data management concepts and terminology. This class will prepare you to extract data from relational databases using SQL syntax shared by many types of databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and Oracle. Cross-listed with ISMG 5080.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Python is a high-level programming language used by companies like Google, Facebook, and JP Morgan to solve common business and decision problems. This course introduces the Python programming language and the Pandas data analysis package to enable students to write simple data manipulation and analysis programs. The course uses business applied cases and dataset to enable students to increase decision making efficiency and productivity. It introduces algorithmic thinking skills that are beneficial for every manager in today’s data-rich economy and can also serve as a starting point for learning more advanced programming skills. Cross-listed with ISMG 5090.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

This course explores data ethics, privacy, and AI accountability frameworks. Students learn to recognize data stakeholder roles and understand data's ethical, legal, and strategic implications. The course examines governance approaches addressing traditional data management challenges and AI accountability concerns, focusing on privacy violations, bias, security vulnerabilities, and transparency failures. Students gain foundational knowledge of frameworks that help organizations mitigate potential harms from data-based and AI systems.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

The success of today's business often hinges on the ability to turn mountains of data into critical information to make right decisions quickly and efficiently. Databases are ubiquitous in today’s business environment and are the backbone of today’s organizations. This course introduces students to data storage, data retrieval, and data management using current business data management tools. This course emphasizes database design and Structured Query Language (SQL) with hands-on exercises.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of ISMG 2050 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 45 credits or more only.

This course covers systems analysis, design, and implementation in organizational contexts. Students practice requirements analysis, modeling, and Agile methods, and then design and deploy functional prototype applications using low-code or no-code development techniques. The course emphasizes interactive, iterative design processes and the evaluation of system architecture strategies in a business setting.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ISMG 2050 with a C- or higher.

Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. To enroll in an internship, students must work with the Experiential Learning Center on campus and have a 2.40 GPA or higher. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Join your classmates in an international travel study course to understand the business operations of another culture. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for security of information and information systems within organizations. This course focuses on concepts and methods associated with planning, designing, implementing, managing, and auditing security at all levels and on all systems platforms, including enterprise systems. This course presents techniques for assessing risk associated with accidental and intentional breaches of security as well as disaster recovery planning. The ethical treatment of data is discussed. As a prerequisite, a grade of C- or higher is required. Cross-listed with ISMG 6430.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq or Coreq: ISMG 3000. As a prerequisite, a grade of C- or higher is required. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students with junior standing or higher

This course is designed to provide a thorough introduction to Python and fundamental programming concepts like data structures, networked application program interfaces, files and databases. Principles of object-oriented programming and secure programming practices are demonstrated using programming constructs taken from the business domain. Students are required to design and create their own applications for data retrieval, processing, and visualization.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Junior standing or higher.

This course provides in-depth knowledge of data communications and networking requirements utilized in an organization. Networking models, devices, optimization, and security of those devices, including troubleshooting, is covered. Management of telecommunications networks, cost-benefit analysis, and evaluation of connectivity options is covered. Students learn to evaluate, select, and implement different communication devices within an organization.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Junior standing or higher.

This course introduces the concepts of enterprise security. Students will gain the knowledge required to assess and secure the enterprise. This class uses hands-on labs to help students develop and demonstrate skills for: implementing appropriate security solutions; an awareness of applicable laws and regulations; the principles of governance, risk, data protection, and compliance; and an introduction to vulnerability management and incident response.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite courses of ISMG 4300 and ISMG 4700 (all minimum grade D-).

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way business professionals work with data, uncertainty, and strategy. Starting from the idea that neural networks are a core foundation of evolving AI and machine learning, this course introduces how they power many AI models for forecasting, recommendation, risk assessment, and automation. Instead of emphasizing mathematical derivations, the course focuses on how neural networks function, emphasizing experimentation, interpretation, and the optimization of AI-driven decision models in business settings. Through business cases, students will learn to frame decision problems, design experiments, assess model performance, and make informed managerial decisions in the age of AI. AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Colab, Cursor, Antigravity) will be used as practice environments to simulate neural network–based decision models and build intuition that supports further study of machine learning and AI.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of ISMG 4400 (minimum grade of C-). Restricted to undergraduate students with junior standing or higher.

This course integrates financial concepts with Python programming to provide students with key business intelligence skills relevant to finance. Students will learn to code financial models, manipulate financial data, and apply basic machine learning techniques to forecast financial trends. The course focuses on four primary areas: (1) Python fundamentals for financial applications, including time value of money calculations and other financial functions, (2) data acquisition from financial sources to prepare data for analysis, (3) data visualization and analysis using Python libraries to uncover patterns and insights, and (4) machine learning models, such as K-Nearest Neighbors, Naive Bayes, and Support Vector Machines, for predictive modeling in finance. Through hands-on exercises and projects using real financial concepts and datasets, students will reinforce their learning. By the end of the course, students will have gained proficiency in fundamental Python coding for financial analysis and decision-making. Cross-listed with FNCE 4750

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ISMG 2050 with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher, FNCE 3000 and ISMG 3000 (ACCT 4054 may substitute for ISMG 3000) all with a grade of 'C-' or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students at a junior standing or higher.

This marketing-theory driven course examines customer relationship management (CRM) as a key strategic process for organizations. Composed of people, technology and processes, effective CRM optimizes the selection or identification, acquisition, growth and retention of desired customers to maximize profit. Besides presenting an overview of the CRM process, its strategic role in the organization and its place in marketing, students have an opportunity to create simulated CRM database using popular software package that help to illustrate what CRM can do, its advantages and limitations. Cross-listed with MKTG 4760.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 and ISMG 3000 both with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher.

Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

From a technical perspective, organizations need to know how hackers work so that they can build their security around it and take preemptive measures against future attacks. The goal of ethical hacking is to understand current exploits and assess weaknesses and vulnerabilities of various organizational information systems by attacking them within legal limits. This course is designed to provide students an insight into current hacking tools and techniques used by hackers and security professionals to break into any computer systems. Throughout the course, students will engage in offensive and defensive hands-on exercises stressing ethical hacking and penetration testing that will be conducted in a vendor-neutral virtual environment. Topics include security threats and attack vectors, footprinting and reconnaissance, Google hacking, social engineering, insider threat, network scanning and enumeration techniques, vulnerability assessment, the Dark Web, and attack and defense strategies in emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. Recommendation: ISMG 4700 or equivalent is advised, but not required, to take course. As a recommendation, ISMG 4700 can be taken concurrently or completed prior. Cross-listed with ISMG 6860.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

From cyberterrorism to identity theft, the digital age has brought about a change in how crime is being committed. The usage of computers and the Internet in crime has led to the emerging field of digital forensics. Most businesses employ digital forensic experts to identify cyber threats, protect against insider threats, reinforce data loss prevention, reduce the risk of identity theft, fraud, and other digital crimes, and aid in the collection of digital evidence for various investigations. This course is designed to provide students the necessary skills to perform an effective digital forensics investigation. It presents a methodological approach to digital forensics, including searching and seizing, chain-of-custody, acquisition, preservation, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence. It covers major forensic investigation scenarios that enable students to acquire necessary hands-on experience on various forensic investigation techniques and standard forensic tools required to successfully carry out a digital forensic investigation leading to the prosecution of perpetrators. Cross-listed with ISMG 6865.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Covers the factors necessary for successful management of enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioral aspects of project management are discussed. The focus is on management of development for enterprise-level systems. Topics include: managing the system lifecycle; requirements determination, logical design, physical design, testing, implementation; metrics for project management; managing expectations: superiors, users, team members and others related to the project; determining skill requirement and staffing the project; cost-effectiveness analysis; reporting and presentation techniques; effective management of both behavioral and technical aspects of the project; change management. Oral and/or written communication skills are applied in this course. Oral and/or written communication skills are applied in this course. Note: Successful completion of this course meets the educational requirements to sit for both the PMP and CAPM exams. Cross-listed with MGMT 4900

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite courses of ISMG 3000 or ACCT 4054 or MGMT 3000 or MKTG 3000 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to undergraduate students with junior status in the Business School.

Seldom offered. This course varies from offering to offering. Typically, it is a research-oriented course exploring new developments in information systems. Prerequisites vary according to topic. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

The business and economic landscape is introduced illustrating the challenges and opportunities in today’s business environment. A foundation of traditional business disciplines is introduced including the principles and terminology employed in Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Economics. Cross-listed with BMIN 1000

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course introduces students to the nature and role of business in our society. Career opportunities in business are also considered. This course is designed to assist first year students transition to life on campus. The course content is integrated with various activities designed to familiarize 1st year students with school resources, develop critical thinking and writing skills and build relationships critical to ongoing academic success. Students are advised to take this course during the first semester of their freshman year. Note: Credit will not be given for both MGMT 1111 and MGMT 1000.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.

Focuses on helping students understand how to manage individuals and groups effectively. Students are encouraged to know themselves better and how their behavior affects how they deal with organizational situations; they also learn how individuals differ and how to design, manage and work in a team. Oral and/or written communication skills are applied in this course. This is a business core course therefore a grade of a 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy graduation requirements.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Provides an overview of the management of human resources in organizations. Areas of study include recruitment, selection, training, career development, performance appraisal, compensation and employee or labor relations.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

This course is designed to assist first year transfer students transition to UC Denver. The course includes various activities designed to familiarize students with University and Business School resources, develop critical thinking, writing, time management and study skills, and build relationships critical to ongoing academic success. Students are advised to take this course during their first or second semester at UC Denver. Concurrent registration in MGMT 3000 is required. Cross-listed with MGMT 3000.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. To enroll in an internship, students must work with the Experiential Learning Center on campus and have a 2.40 GPA or higher. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Join your classmates in an international travel study course to understand the business operations of another culture. Cross-listed with MGMT 6028. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students

Additional Information: Global Education Study Abroad.

Practical and policy issues that arise from living and working in a multicultural world in order to promote informed, effective management. Particular emphasis is given to the development of innovative approaches to managing the challenges posed by a work force that differs in characteristics, such as race, gender, ethnicity, age, lifestyle and disability.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate students at a junior standing or higher

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, Cultural Diversity.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Course covers real and personal property law, including ownership, title, landlord/tenant, easements, environmental law, and zoning. Emerging issues in intellectual property are also reviewed, including U. S. law and international treaties and agreements. Negotiation techniques through role-playing are emphasized. NOTE: This course is an elective course and my not be used to fulfill the CORE BLAW 3050 course. Meets concurrently with BLAW 4140.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This course is designed as a speaker series of sports and entertainment industry elite focusing on: industry trends, strategic planning, managing revenue streams, managing media, managing for effectiveness, managing post-merger integration, leadership and leading change.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course explores the problems and solutions of financing in the sports industry. It focuses on stadium/venue financing, sports team valuation, event guarantee estimation, player salary issues, and managing disparate revenue streams. The course utilizes speakers, articles, problem sets, and cases.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: DSCI/BANA 2010 and ACCT 2200 both with a grade of C- or higher, ECON 2012 and ECON 2022 Coreq: FNCE 3000 Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Experiential learning course designed to give students hands-on practice developing critical management skills such as: negotiation, conflict management, group consensus-building, and interpersonal feedback and communication.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MGMT 3000 with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Focuses on the tasks and skills of a leader in leading organizational changes. Topics include: diagnosing problems, creating urgency, building the change team, creating a vision, implementing change strategies, sustaining the momentum and making change stick. These tasks and skills are studied in various organizational change contexts.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MGMT 3000 with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Examines how to structure organizations to perform effectively. Addresses the effects of computer-based information technologies (e.g. intranets, extranets, and the internet) on firm structure, strategy, and culture. Emphasis is placed on the role of the task, technology, and the environment as constraints on organizational design.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MGMT 3000 with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

An overview of the environmental complexities that arise when business activities and firms cross national borders. Key international business environmental complexities associated with country differences, cross-border trade and investment, and global monetary system are examined. Cross-listed with INTB 4400.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MGMT 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher and SPAN-BA majors with a SPP subplan at junior level.

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.

Focuses on the impact of environmental factors on international business operations and the identification and analysis of complex strategic and operational issues facing business firms in global markets. The strategies and structures of international businesses, alternative foreign market entry modes, and the unique roles of various business functions at international business firms are explained and assessed. Cross-listed with INTB 4410.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: INTB 4400 or MGMT 4400 with a grade of C or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

This course explores the many aspects of Talent Management including strategic talent planning, recruiting and acquisition, employee development, performance management, engagement and retention, succession planning, and compensation, with a strong focus on recruitment and acquisition. The course demonstrates how each aspect of Talent Management is interdependent. Cross-listed with MGMT 6710

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Demonstrates the importance of aligning training initiatives to business strategy, while considering learning theories and learner preferences. Students practice planning, designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating a training course. Cross-listed with MGMT 6720.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Business majors with at least 60 credit hours within the Business School.

Focuses on the design and implementation of human resource management systems to assess and enhance employee performance. Areas of study include performance definition and measurement, goal setting, feedback, employee development, rater training, and pay for performance. Cross-listed with MGMT 6730

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Business majors with at least 60 credit hours within the Business School.

Develop and administer pay systems considering economic and social pressures, traditional approaches and strategic choices in managing compensation. Current theory research and practice. Students design a compensation strategy and a system that translates that strategy into reality. Cross-listed with MGMT 6740.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Business majors with at least 60 credit hours within the Business School.

Emphasis is on integrating the economic, market, social or political, technological, and components of the external environment with the internal characteristics of the firm; and deriving through analysis the appropriate interaction between the firm and its environment to facilitate accomplishment of the firm's objectives. Oral and/or written communication skills are applied in this course. Open only to business students in their graduation semester. This is a business core course therefore a grade of 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy Business graduation requirements. Note: Requires MGMT 4500 application to enroll. Please contact the Undergraduate Advising team for more information.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite courses of ACCT 2200 and ACCT 2220 and BANA 2010 and BANA 3000 and BLAW 3050 and FNCE 3000 and ISMG 2050 and MGMT 3000 and MKTG 3000 and (ISMG 3000 or ACCT 4054) (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with senior standing.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Focuses on the management of human resource information systems. It addresses how modern information systems tolls can provide better human resource intelligence to users in today's enterprises, allowing them to make better decisions. It examines how information about workforce and human resource management processes can be collected and used to set targets to meet strategic objectives, monitor performance, receive notifications when performance is below expectations and respond immediately by taking corrective actions.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Turn a new business idea into a viable new business by developing a comprehensive business plan including: analysis of the potential demand for the product or service and potential customers; identify competitive advantages and marketing strategies; generate pro forma financial projections; and,design the management team needed. For non-business majors only. Can be applied to Entrepreneurship Certificate. Business majors enroll in either MGMT 4780 or MKTG 4780. Come to first class meeting with a carefully considered business idea. Cross-listed with MKTG 4780 and ENTP 3780.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ENTP 3000 AND either ENTP 3500 with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher or BLAW 4120 or ENTP 3120 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.

Gain practical, hands-on experience with aspects of sustainable business and/or corporate social responsibility. Work with a local company/non-profit/or government organization under the direction of an executive to conduct a sustainability-focused project which is important to the organization’s sustainability initiative. Students may petition to use previous coursework or experience in sustainability to fulfill the prerequisite. Please contact the undergrad.advising@ucdenver.edu for more details. Cross-listed with MGMT 6824.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of MGMT 4830 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to undergraduate majors within the Business School.

Business activity can have significant environmental and societal impacts. This course examines some of the ways that companies and consumers are reducing their impact on communities and the environment. Sustainability issues will be considered from a management, finance, marketing, and consumer perspective. Climate change and renewable energy will be featured topics in the class.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MGMT 3000 with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

This course provides an overview of major legal issues in the sports and entertainment industries. Students develop the skills required to negotiate contracts in these industries. Topics include contracts, copyright, trademark, employment and tort law principles relevant in the sports and entertainment fields.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MGMT 3000 with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Through 2 weeks of visiting organizations with industry elite in London a broader perspective on the sports and entertainment industry is gained. Students will be asked to do advance reading, participate in discussions, keep a journal and write a reflection paper at the end of the experience. Site visits (to be confirmed) include: Arsenal Football Club, Premier League, the O2 Arena, NHL and NBA regular season games in London, 2012 Olympics Committee, Formula One, Hollywood Studio-International Finance Office, Theatre, Lord's Cricket Ground, All England Lawn Tennis Club/Wimbledon and the Office of the Minister of Sport. Cross-listed with MGMT 6834, MKTG 4834, and MKTG 6834.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Additional Information: Global Education Study Abroad.

Typically Offered: Summer.

Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Covers the factors necessary for successful management of system development or enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioral aspects of project management are discussed. The focus is on management of development for enterprise-level systems. Topics include: managing the system life cycle; requirements determination, logical design, physical design, testing, implementation; system and database integration issues; network and client-server management; metrics for project management and system performance evaluation; managing expectations: superiors, users, team members and others related to the project; determining skill requirements and staffing the project; cost-effectiveness analysis; reporting and presentation techniques; effective management of both behavioral and technical aspects of the project; change management. Oral and/or written communication skills are applied in this course. Note: Successful completion of this course meets the educational requirements to sit for both the PMP and CAPM exams. Cross-listed with ISMG 4900

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite courses of ISMG 3000 or ACCT 4054 or MGMT 3000 or MKTG 3000 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to undergraduate students with junior status in the Business School.

A number of different topics in management are offered under this course number. Consult the 'Schedule Planner' for current course offerings. Prerequisites vary depending on the topic and instructor requirements. Cross-listed with MGMT 5800. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Provides an introduction and overview of marketing. Discusses market and buyer analysis. Includes product planning, pricing, promotion and distribution of goods and services. For non-business majors only. Does not satisfy the MKTG 3000 business requirement.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restrictions: Restricted to undergraduate majors outside the Business School.

Students will learn about the exciting world of Esports Business including Esports Marketing, Esports Sponsorships, and Esports fans and consumer behavior?. Other topics will include the following. What are the various types of Esports? What are the career opportunities in esports? Where are the jobs in esports? How do you prepare for a career in Esports? What skills do you need to succeed in the Esports Business. How do Esports Businesses generate revenue? How is Esports connected to traditional sports? How does Esports fit within the entertainment industry. What distribution models are used?

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Introductory supervised experiences involving the applications, concepts and skills in an employment situation.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Restrictions: Restricted to sophomore standing or higher.

Focuses on the basic marketing concepts of Buyer Behavior, Marketing Research, Marketing Planning and Implementation and the marketing process of product, price, distribution and promotion. This is a business core course therefore a grade of a 'C-' or better must be earned to satisfy graduation requirements.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires corequisite courses of (COMM 1001 or COMM 2050) and (ECON 3811 or BANA 2010). Restricted to undergraduate students with 45 credit hours or more.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

Provides practical experience in research methodologies, planning an investigation, designing a questionnaire, selecting a sample, interpreting results and making a report. Techniques focus on attitude surveys, behavioral experiments, and qualitative research.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: BANA 2010 and MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher.

Focuses on improving the student's understanding of consumer and organizational buying behavior as a basis for better formulation and implementation of marketing strategy. Blends concepts from the behavioral sciences with empirical evidence and introduces buyer research techniques.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

This course focuses on the fundamentals and practical skills of social media marketing. Topics include social interactions, social media metrics, social media ads, content marketing, viral and influencer marketing, the use of social media in marketing research, managing consumers via social media, as well as other trends in social media marketing. Students engage in hands on applications including the creation and management of real brands’ social media marketing activities.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. To enroll in an internship, students must work with the Experiential Learning Center on campus and have a 2.40 GPA or higher. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Analyzes principles and practices in advertising from a managerial viewpoint. Considers the reasons to advertise, product and market analysis as the planning phase of the advertising program, media selection, creation and production of advertisements, copy testing, and development of advertising budgets.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

The course is designed to enhance the student's ability to formulate and implement a marketing plan and to better understand the relationship of marketing to other business functions. Emphasized application of marketing concepts through the use of cases, simulations or projects.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Exposes students to current international marketing issues, such as culture differences, tariffs, AI use in marketing, and the impact of the global political landscape on marketing. Students will research a specific country and develop the target market, product, distribution, pricing, promotion strategies, and use AI to design logos, ads, and social media posts. Students will apply these marketing concepts from class to the specific country to make up the marketing plan. Cross-listed with INTB 4200

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a C- or higher.

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

This course is designed to understand and evaluate the role and functions of marketing in sports organizations. The course seeks to evaluate the marketing function in sports as well as understand the behavior of fans as consumers, celebrity product endorsements, sponsorship of sporting events for all sport providers, sports intermediaries and channels and advertising and promotion in the sports world. The course is taught using lectures, guest speakers, cases and examinations.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

This course explores strategies, tactics and best practices utilized in the marketing of music, performing and dramatic arts. From recording artists and movie studios to repertory theater companies and symphony orchestras, artists and organizations need sound marketing strategies to engage audiences, sell tickets, and market merchandise to maintain profitable and sustainable operations.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This course focuses on strategic business issues in the sports industry. It covers business issues for both spectator sports and individual participant Sports. Spectator sports include football, basketball, hockey, baseball, extreme competitive sports, Olympic sports etc.). Participant sports include outdoor adventure Sports (e.g., Hiking, whitewater rafting, Biking), skiing, golf, tennis, and youth sports. Topics include industry trends, strategic planning, management challenges, financing in sports, and major legal issues in sports.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Analysis of international transportation (primarily sea and air) in world economy. Detailed study of cargo documentation and freight rate patterns. Included are liability patterns, logistics, economics, and national policies of transportation. Cross-listed with INTB 4580.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of MKTG 3000 or MKTG 4050 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to Business (BUSN) majors with Junior standing or higher only.

This course is designed to help students identify and effectively use managerial concepts of customer service. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts as well as knowledge of the strategies that will lead to higher levels of customer satisfaction, loyalty and ultimately customer retention. Students will have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of these concepts and strategies through lectures, guest speakers, cases and projects.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Introduces the student to principles of personal selling and issues in managing the field sales force. Focuses on models of personal selling, recruiting, selection, training, compensation, supervision, and motivation, as well as organizing the field sales force, sales analysis, forecasting and budgeting.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

The creation of new products is essential in today’s business environment. It is conducive to organizational growth and long-term survival. This course addresses the new product development process in depth. It introduces students to key concepts and issues. It also provides a series of practices which will help students deliver higher value and be more competitive. Cross-listed with ENTP 4730.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

This marketing-theory driven course examines customer relationship management (CRM) as a key strategic process for organizations. Composed of people, technology and processes, effective CRM optimizes the selection or identification, acquisition, growth and retention of desired customers to maximize profit. Besides presenting an overview of the CRM process, its strategic role in the organization and its place in marketing, students have an opportunity to create simulated CRM database using popular software package that help to illustrate what CRM can do, its advantages and limitations. Cross-listed with ISMG 4760.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Turn a new business idea into a viable new business by developing a comprehensive business plan including: analysis of the potential demand for the product or service and potential customers;identify competitive advantages and marketing strategies;generate pro forma financial projections; and,design the management team needed. For non-business majors only. Can be applied to Entrepreneurship Certificate. Business majors enroll in either MGMT 4780 or MKTG 4780. Come to first class meeting with a carefully considered business idea. Cross-listed with MGMT 4780 and ENTP 3780.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: ENTP 3000 AND either ENTP 3500 with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher or BLAW 4120 or ENTP 3120 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.

This course focuses on developing advanced professional sales and negotiation skills utilized in successful organizations.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MKTG 3000 with a grade of C- or higher Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors at a junior standing or higher.

Offered to provide consideration of a wide variety of topical issues in marketing, such as, services marketing, pricing, product development or creative marketing strategies.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Through 2 weeks of visiting organizations and talking with industry elite in London a broader perspective on the Sports and Entertainment Industry is gained. Students will be asked to do advanced reading, participate in discussions, keep a journal and write a reflection paper at the end of the experience. Site visits (to be confirmed) include: Arsenal Football Club, Premier League, the O2 Arena, NHL and NBA regular season games in London, 2012 Olympics Committee, Formula One, Hollywood Studio-International Finance Office, Theatre, Lord's Cricket Ground, All England Lawn Tennis Club/Wimbledon and the office of the Minister of Sport. Cross-listed with MGMT 4834, MGMT 6834, and MKTG 6834.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: MGMT 3000. Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher.

Additional Information: Global Education Study Abroad.

Typically Offered: Summer.

This course requires program director permission and faculty sponsor. Repeatable at discretion of program director to a total of 8 credits. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 8.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

Courses offered on an irregular basis for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in marketing. Prerequisites vary depending upon the particular topic and instructor requirements. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.

Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher

This course introduces high school students to the many and varied opportunities in the risk management and insurance industry via visiting professionals and on-site industry visits. This course meets during the summer semester. It is pass/fail. This course is equivalent to RISK 1000 Introduction to Risk Management and Insurance Careers in content. Note: Must be a high school student or recent high school graduate to enroll. CU Denver students cannot enroll. No co-credit with RISK 1000.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of risk and risk management for businesses and individuals. Corporate risk management techniques covered range from insurance to enterprise risk management. Personal risks discussed range from unemployment to retirement.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires corequisite course of FNCE 3000. Restricted to students with junior or senior standing.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course connects students to risk management service providers through the Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Program. The students will intern with a specific provider. The RMI program and faculty will supervise and monitor tasks and assignments, and coordinate with the providers to maximize the learning experience. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

Restriction: Restricted to Juniors and Seniors only.

Study abroad and interact with business leaders to learn how corporations are creating solutions, partnerships, reporting on their sustainability performance, and building resilience to strategic risks such as climate change and water challenges. The course culminates with a business challenge. Cross-listed with RISK 6028.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Restriction: Restricted to Junior standing or higher.

Typically Offered: Fall.

Enterprise risk management examines all categories of an organization’s risks and expands beyond Hazard risk, covering Strategic, Financial and Operational risks and methods to mitigate these risks. Prominent local Risk Management guest speakers share their experiences with Risk and ERM. Cross-listed with RISK 6129.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

Technology underpins every aspect of our lives; these systems face relentless threats. In this course learn how state and non-state actors breach networks, develop risk management strategies to combat these attacks, engage in case studies, and a cyber-attack simulation. Cross-listed with RISK 6209

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

Introduces the theory and practice of strategic risk management in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous conditions that increasingly characterize corporate risks. Identify critical risks (climate, reputational, regulatory, disruptive technologies) to a firm, and develop strategies to increase resilience and thrive. Cross-listed with RISK 6309, SUSB 6309.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall.

A distinctive immersion to explain how risk is transferred globally, through standard insurance markets, surplus lines markets, Lloyds of London, and reinsurers. Includes optional travel to London, which is the home to many of the world’s largest insurers and reinsurers. Cross-listed with RISK 6509.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: One RISK Course

Additional Information: Denver Core Requirement, International Perspectives.

Typically Offered: Spring.

This course will provide an overview of the claims process in the Property and Casualty Insurance world. Students will learn about basic claims handling for personal and commercial claims as well as how to determine coverage and legal issues.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Spring.

This course introduces students to life and health insurance concepts and policy types with an emphasis on insurance planning for individuals and businesses. The insurance industry and trends within it are also explored. Cross-listed with RISK 6709.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Prereq: RISK 3809 and FNCE 3000 with a grade of at least C (GPA 2.0) Restriction: Junior/Senior standing required

Students learn the fundamentals and uses of personal and commercial property and casualty insurance, including cost and pricing issues. Insurance company financial management and current trends in the insurance industry are also explored.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course provides an overview of the corporate risk management process. It considers the ways companies identify their risk exposures, the tools used to measure and mitigate those exposures including the latest developments in alternative risk transfer, and ultimately, how risk management adds value to the firm.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Requires prerequisite course of RISK 3809 (minimum grade C). Restriction: Restricted to undergraduate Business majors with junior standing or higher.

Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.

Current topics in risk will be occasionally offered. Cross-listed with RISK 6800. Repeatable.

Grading Basis: Letter Grade

Repeatable. Max Credits: 6.

Restriction: Restricted to Juniors and Seniors only.